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Gardens · North West England

Derby Hall

Derby Hall — a garden in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)

About

Derby Hall is a garden of interest in england-north-west, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Derby Hall is a Victorian neo-classical building situated on Market Street in the centre of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The Derby Hall was built in the late 1840s at the instigation of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby. It was designed by Sydney Smirke, an architect best known today for his work on the circular reading room at the British Museum. The building has a central Venetian window and a pedimented portico with four attached columns. It was originally the central part of a larger development that included the Derby Hotel on the left, and the Athenaeum on the right (both also designed by Smirke). These other two buildings were demolished in 1965 Construction of the building began at Christmas 1848 and was completed in October 1850. The hall was opened on 6 November 1850 with a concert which was…

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Coordinates
53.5929, -2.2970
Address
Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DF
Phone
+44 161 7638950
Established
1850

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Derby Hall?
Derby Hall is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
When was Derby Hall built?
Built or established in 1850.
Who owns Derby Hall?
Derby Hall is owned by | website=.